Future Freshmen

Registering for Your Freshmen Year in High School

 

Eighth grade students attending a DVUSD school will be automatically enrolled at the high school in the student's attendance area.  Students will receive information about registering for courses at their DVUSD high school from their counselor in the middle part of their 8th grade year.  Students who would like to attend a high school outside of their attendance area, should visit the open enrollment web page for  information.  Please note that open enrollment status does not automatically continue from the 8th to the 9th grade.  A new open enrollment form must be submitted to continue open enrollment status after 8th grade.

For highlights of each school, visit the website of the school you are interested in attending:

Aspire, Deer Valley's Online Academy

Barry Goldwater High School

Boulder Creek High School

Deer Valley High School

Mountain Ridge High School

Sandra Day O'Connor High School

Students who are not currently attending a DVUSD school, but plan on enrolling at a DVUSD high school should visit our open enrollment web page for more information. 

The Academic Planning Guide has a complete listing of all high school courses. All freshmen will take 6 courses each semester. Incoming Freshmen students will typically select from the following courses.  

English Language Arts (choose one)

ELA 1-2

ELA 1-2 Honors

ELA 3-4 Honors (if student has completed ELA 1-2 Honors in 8th grade)

Mathematics (choose one) 

Algebra 1-2

Algebra 1-2 Honors

Geometry, Geometry H, Algebra 3-4, Algebra 3-4 H are available to students who have met the pre-requisites

Science (choose one) 

Biology

Biology Honors

Physical Education and Health

Students interested in taking PE and Health during the summer before their freshmen year can learn more about Aspire summer school information.

Electives (choose 2)

See school websites and/or Academic Planning Guide for more information about available electives. 

Fine and Performing Arts Courses

Career and Technical Education Courses

World Language Courses    

Students will earn .5 credit for each semester of a course that they successfully pass.  Students must earn 22 credits and pass the required courses to graduate.

Learn more about DVUSD graduation requirements.

High school freshmen are encouraged to participate in freshmen athletic programs.  Each high school offers a wide array of sports for boys and girls.  

In order to participate in  any athletic sport, students and parents must complete an athletic packet and turn it in to the school's athletic office.

Athletics are an integral part of the educational process and will help support the school's overall curriculum. Participants will be considered student-athletes rather than just students or just athletes. The State Board of Education as mandated by the Arizona State Legislature requires that each school district must have in place a "NO PASS NO PLAY" policy.

For more information on high school athletics eligibility, fees, and registration, visit the DVUSD Athletics page or the DVUSD Athletics Athlete & Parent Resource Center.

Details about performing arts auditions will be coming soon!

Details for 2025 summer opportunities for the graduating class of 2029 are coming soon!